Re: [Gumstix-users] Help on which stix to buy

[Jesse W. <jes...@gm...>]

well it really depends on what you are going to do.
I started out with a netMMC+connex-400xm-bt+robostix and I had an extra
waysmall for reflashing.

if you don't plan on using the ethernet for any thing, I'd go with this:
http://gumstix.com/store/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=146

but I would highly recoment the Bluetooth option. It makes connecting and
sending files
alot easier especialy for robotics. then you can compile a change and send
the program
over without using wires. very handy. that and if you are building smallish
robots
you'll have less bulk on the bot...it's a problem I'm running into.

Good luck!

On 12/20/06, marques rasmussen <mar...@ya...> wrote:
>
> I was refered here by a friend at school, he suggested I get a gumstix
> insted of a "HandyBoard". I have been looking around on the wiki and am
> still not sure which board will suit me best. I am planing on using it to
> control small robots with dc motors/servos, and various other sensors. I
> would like to have something that can expand with me as I learn so I feel
> that spending more now on a board that is more capabale will be money well
> spent. I would also like to learn some of the other capabilities the gumstix
> has so if there is a board that will do both that would be great.
>
> Here is what I was thinking about getting:
> -basix or connex 400xm (I dont know the difference between   these)
> -robostix expansion board
>
> I am not sure what else I will need and would appreciate any help I can
> get. Also will having the faster processor be worth it to me? I was also
> looking at the waysmall computers and was wondering if this might be a
> better choice than the 400xm, what are the differences?
>
> Thanks again for your help
> Marq
>
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